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The Shadow Of The Bear (2008)

by Regina Doman(Favorite Author)

4.17 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

0981931804 (ISBN13: 9780981931807)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Chesterton Press

series

A Fairy Tale Retold

review 1: I loved this retelling of Snow White and Rose Red. It is set in modern Manhattan. Blanche and Rose, two sisters, meet Bear and Fish, two brothers. All have suffered loss. All have found strength in their faith. I loved the references to great literature, music, poetry."Have you ever felt that there was something going on in life that not everyone was aware of?...As thought there's a story going on that everyone is a part of, but not everybody know about-a sort of drama, a battle between what's peripheral and what's really important. As though the people you meet aren't just their plain, prosaic selves, but are actually princes and princesses, gods and goddesses, fairies, gypsies, shepherds, all sorts of fantastic creatures who've chosen to hide their real shape...Or have f... moreorgotten who they really are. Have you ever thought that?" Rose Brier, The Shadow of the Bear
review 2: The Shadow of the Bear caught me in from the very first page, and held me captivated through practically the whole book. The style of writing that Regina Doman uses has a whimsical touch... I was delighted again and again by the enchanting way she wove this story together.I had never really heard the fairytale of Snow White and Rose Red and the Bear before, but basically The Shadow of the Bear tells a present-day retelling of it. Blanche and her younger sister Rose live with their widowed mother in an apartment of New York. Their mother works long hours at the hospital. Blanche is cautious and quiet and prone to panic attacks/fainting spells. Rose is vivacious and outgoing, always ready to try something wild. (Both girls were endearing, and I quickly grew to love them!). Then they meet Bear, the big guy with dreadlocks... mysterious, unknown, and kind.There were twists and turns, sweet surprises and terrible revelations. The romance wasn't blatant, but you could see it coming at some point, and it was just adorable. New characters popped up unexpectedly, and turned out to be more entwined into the story than you thought. It was just... enchanting.Well, except that it had a pretty dark theme. I would caution younger kids (even 12-13), because there's some yucky dreams, nasty characters, sinister plots, evil deeds, and a near-murder. I think Regina Doman did a pretty good job of NOT making it into a horror story, despite the heavy darkness twining through the book. Just a caution to younger and more sensitive people; because some scenes even I caught my breath with a "that's terrible!" thought. Of course, if you've read my reviews, you'll know I'm not a fan of gory violence and gross/sick scenes. But like I said, it didn't feel like a horror movie or anything.The Shadow of the Bear seems to have somewhat of an allegory or something present. The girls are Catholic, and they have steady morals and a simple faith. There were a few 'Hail Mary's and mentions of praying to the saints and angels, but other than that, it was like any other Christian book.I just have to say... I'm really wanting to read more of Blanche, Rose, Bear, and Fish. I'm so intrigued. And I just LOVE how Rose likes to ditch reality and live the fairytale in life! It's just priceless.There's still some things I'm not sure of. But if Black as Night continues like The Shadow of the Bear, and continues the Christian theme in a good way, I think this will quickly become a favorite series! less

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